Commute Definition & Meaning
commute
- noun
- a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work; "there is standing room only on the high-speed commute"
- verb
- exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other"
- travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home
- change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word"
- exchange a penalty for a less severe one
- exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"
"Commute" in song lyrics
See how commute is used in real songs:
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"Making for an interesting commute"
Sole, Dose-One, & Alias (Anticon) — We Ain't Fessin' -
"i'm a star this life of suburbs i commute"
Saul Williams — Elohim (1972) -
"i'm a star this life's the suburbs, I commute"
Saul Williams — Wine
Words that rhyme with commute
Usage tips for "commute"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "commute" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for commute to find words that pair well.
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